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News Topical, Digital Desk : The rain that has been happening for the last few days has increased the trouble of many people. It is no less than a challenge for our health. In this season, the risk of typhoid and diarrhea, mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue has increased. Apart from this, cold, fever and skin rashes are also occurring.
People usually ignore ear infections during the rainy season. But this can also be a serious problem. Today we are going to give you detailed information about fungal ear infection. Let's know in detail -
What is a fungal ear infection?
Fungal ear infections mostly affect your outer ear (ear canal). This happens when fungi such as Aspergillus and Candida grow and spread in the ear. These fungi grow quickly in warm temperatures, so fungal ear infections occur more often in the summer. This infection usually does not go away without treatment.
Fungal ear infection usually affects the ear canal (which starts from the outer ear and goes up to the eardrum). However, sometimes it also affects the middle ear. But this happens very rarely. Fungal ear infection is more common in hot and humid weather (monsoon). It is also called otomycosis and fungal otitis externa.
Symptoms of a Fungal Ear Infection
Fungal ear infection can occur in one or both ears. Its symptoms may vary from person to person, such as-
- Ear pain
- Change in color of the ear or ear canal (red, yellow, purple, or gray)
- severe itching
- Loss of skin around the ear
- Pain or burning sensation
- Headache
- Swelling around the ear
- Yellow, green, black, white or grey coloured liquid coming out of the ear
- Ringing in the ears
- ears feel heavy
- Decreased hearing
- Dizziness
- Having a fever
Who is more at risk?
- scuba divers
- Swimmers, water skis, surfs, or does other water sports
- Ear cleaners with cotton swabs, hairpins
- People with weak immunity
- those with skin conditions of the ear (such as eczema)
- Those with ear injuries or trauma
How to prevent this?
- Dry your ears after swimming or bathing.
- The ear cleans itself; swabs can cause damage.
- Do not allow hair spray, hair dye or cigarette smoke to go near the ears.
- Do not overuse antibiotic ear drops.
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